Sharks After Dark Overnights
Book a family-friendly overnight or a private overnight for your group!
Bring your sleeping bag for an unforgettable weekend at the aquarium! Take a deep dive into fun, educational experiences with your family or private group with after-hours access to exhibits, themed activities, and live animal demonstrations. Book the sleepover of your dreams today!
Family Overnight
Sleep with the sharks in our overnight program! Tour behind the scenes, meet a live animal and discover the wonders of the ocean during this sleep under event!
Bring your sleeping bag and join us after hours to explore the New York Aquarium. Discover the marine life in Ocean Wonders: Sharks! with behind the scenes tours, fun activities in the PlayQuarium and a live animal encounter at this unforgettable sleep "under" event.
| Event Includes: | Activities Include: |
| After hours access to Ocean Wonders | Tours of exhibits or filtration systems |
| Behind the scenes tours | Animal encounter |
| Sleep near the exhibits | Pillowcase decorating craft |
| Parking pass provided |
Ages 5+ with adult
SATURDAY 6:00pm - SUNDAY 9:00am
Asquarium Sharks After Dark Overnight
Pack your sleeping bag for a spooky night beneath the waves at the New York Aquarium! Explore eerie ocean creatures in Ocean Wonders: Sharks!, enjoy behind-the-scenes tours, a Halloween-themed movie, and meet a live animal during this unforgettable Not So Scary Halloween Party!
DATES: 10/3 - 10/4
$135 non-member / $110 member
Ages 5+ with adult
SATURDAY 6:00pm - SUNDAY 9:00am
Holiday Sharks After Dark Overnight
Bundle up for a festive night beneath the waves at the New York Aquarium! Explore amazing marine life in Ocean Wonders: Sharks!, enjoy behind-the-scenes tours, a cozy holiday movie, and meet a live animal during this unforgettable holiday sleep “under” adventure.
DATES: 12/12 - 12/13
$135 non-member / $110 member
Ages 5+ with adult
SATURDAY 6:00pm - SUNDAY 9:00am
Sharks After Dark Overnight
Bring your sleeping bag and join us after hours to explore the New York Aquarium. Discover the marine life in Ocean Wonders: Sharks! with behind the scenes tours, a movie with the sharks, and a live animal encounter at this unforgettable sleep "under" event.
DATES: 2/27 - 2/28
$135 non-member / $110 member
Ages 5+ with adult
SATURDAY 6:00pm - SUNDAY 9:00am
Earth Day Sharks After Dark Overnight
Celebrate Earth Day with an unforgettable night beneath the waves at the New York Aquarium! Explore Ocean Wonders: Sharks!, enjoy behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on conservation activities, and meet a live animal during this eco-themed sleep “under” adventure.
DATES: 4/17 - 4/18
$135 non-member / $110 member
Group Overnight
Want to host a private overnight for your group? School, Scout & Youth Groups can experience an unforgettable sleepover in the New York Aquarium's Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit. Discover the marine life of the Hudson Canyon with behind the scenes tours, fun activities and a live animal encounter at the sleepover of your dreams.
Bring your sleeping bag and join us after hours to explore the New York Aquarium with behind the scenes tours, fun activities in the PlayQuarium and a live animal encounter at this unforgettable weekend.
| Event Includes: | Activities Include: |
| After hours access to Ocean Wonders | Tours of exhibits or filtration systems |
| Behind the scenes tours | Animal encounter |
| Sleep near the exhibits | Pillowcase decorating craft |
| Parking pass provided | Movie screening or Playquarium Scavenger Hunt |
* There is a minimum of 50 people for a group overnight booking. Deposit of $1000 required to secure booking.
| Date: | Saturday - Sunday 9/26/26 - 9/27/26 11/07/26 - 11/08/26 11/14/26 - 11/15/26 11/21/26 - 11/22/26 12/5/2026 - 12/6/2026 1/30/2027 - 1/31/2027 2/13/2027 - 2/14/2027 3/6/2027 - 3/7/2027 3/13/2027 - 3/14/2027 3/20/2027 - 3/21/2027 |
| Time: | 6:00pm - 9:00am |
| Ages: | 5+ with adult |
| Price: | $110 per person |
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